It has been quite the year for football in 2018, from the highlight of the World Cup and some incredible performances in the Premier League.

And players from our London clubs have been at the forefront of some of the moments to remember from the past 12 months, with Harry Kane, N'Golo Kante and Eden Hazard among the stars of the World Cup in Russia in the summer.

Domestically, Chelsea won the FA Cup and have enjoyed a good start to the season under Maurizio Sarri, while Tottenham have continued to perform well under Mauricio Pochettino and Unai Emery has made a positive start to his tenure at Arsenal, after taking over from Arsene Wenger.

West Ham have also had some great wins so far this season under Manuel Pellegrini, while Crystal Palace have had their ups and downs under Roy Hodgson and Javi Gracia's Watford have impressed at times.

Several Fulham players also starred on the way to promotion from the Championship, although they have found life harder in the Premier League so far this season.

But who makes the combined XI from the London clubs in 2018? We asked our team of writers to give their opinions, below.

Editor-in-chief, Greg Johnson

My XI for 2018 could not be compiled without some reference to the summer’s World Cup, and with so much upheaval and inconsistency among London’s goalkeepers this year, world champion Hugo Lloris lines up between the sticks.

Yes, Ryan Sessegnon has played more as a winger, and his time in the Premier League so far has been far from smooth, but he needs recognition for firing Fulham to promotion. Declan Rice has been a revelation for West Ham in midfield.

For me, Harry Kane has used 2018 to remind critics of his range of skills. He is more than just a strike rate and his passing from behind the striker is a joy to behold, and that striker has to be Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Marko Arnautovic and Wilfried Zaha just pip Son Heung-min, and Eden Hazard - the flanks being possibly the hardest positions to call!

Assistant editor, Lee Wilmot

Spurs were the highest finishing London team last season, and as this campaign moves into 2019, they remain the highest placed London team, so you have to have a strong Spurs contingent in your team, I feel.

Harry Kane continues to do what he does best – lead from the front with goals, while Jan Vertonghen, injuries aside, has been as solid as a rock. Christian Eriksen continues to dictate everything that is good about Spurs and in a year that has been lacking quality left-backs, Ben Davies has been a steady pick.

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Hugo Lloris lifted the World Cup for France, but I’ve gone for Lukas Fabianski in goal. He has really surprised me and looks a shrewd signing for West Ham.

N’Golo Kante and Eden Hazard are a given from Chelsea, both enjoying superb 2018s, while Marcos Alonso is as solid as you’re going to get at left-back. David Luiz is a resurgent force under Maurizio Sarri, but I’ve gone with Rudiger, who has been more consistent in the calendar year.

Social media editor, Andy Ha

After the inconsistencies of Adrian and Joe Hart, West Ham seem to have solved their goalkeeping problem with Lukasz Fabianski enjoying an excellent start to his career at London Stadium.

Hector Bellerin was injured against Southampton.

Arsenal have really felt Hector Bellerin's absence in the last few weeks, with the Spaniard's thrusting runs a key part of Unai Emery's system.

The Spurs duo of Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen have been excellent for club and country in the last 12 months, so they pick themselves at centre back.

N'Golo Kante has adapted well to his new advanced midfield role, and continues to be an automatic starter for Chelsea. Lucas Torreira lines up alongside the Frenchman, with the Uruguayan establishing himself as a firm fans' favourite with his all-action, heart-on-sleeve displays for Arsenal.

In attack, Eden Hazard's 10 goals and nine assists sees him narrowly behind Harry Kane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the goal scoring charts, as the two strikers continue to jostle for the Golden Boot.

Crystal Palace club writer, Robert Warlow

Hugo Lloris has had off-field troubles, but on the pitch he has been a consistent performer, winning the World Cup with France and helping Tottenham impress in the Premier League. Wayne Hennessey and Lukasz Fabianski have also done well for Palace and West Ham respectively, but the Spurs man's achievements make him the number one for me.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka holds off Alex Iwobi during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on October 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

In defence, Kieran Trippier was superb at the World Cup, but Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been a revelation in his breakthrough year at Palace and deserves recognition for his performances. Cesar Azpilicueta has been a consistent performer for Chelsea, and Jan Vertonghen has been a key man for Tottenham and Belgium, while Nacho Monreal has performed well for Arsenal, despite their defensive troubles.

Eden Hazard has been one of the world's best players this season, and is a shoo-in for this team after excelling for Chelsea and Belgium. His Chelsea team-mate N'Golo Kante has also been superb again this year, helping France win the World Cup and shining in a new role in Maurizio Sarri's side (although he would have to revert to his defensive midfield role in this side).

Christian Eriksen has once again come up with some important goals for club and country in 2018, while Roberto Pereyra has starred for Watford and deservedly earned a place in the Argentina squad. It was tough to leave out the likes of Wilfried Zaha, Son and Marko Arnautovic though.

Up front, you cannot omit Harry Kane from a team of the year, after continuing to score goals in the Premier League and at the World Cup. And Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been a consistent source of goals for Arsenal since his arrival, making him a key man for the Gunners' hopes domestically and in Europe.

Tottenham club writer, Alasdair Gold

There are a couple in here that some might disagree with, but I've also taken into account international accomplishments during 2018. So while Kane bagged the World Cup golden boot, you can't ignore that Lloris won the World Cup or Trippier shone on the world stage.

Kieran Trippier

Wan-Bissaka has had a great year and would have seen off Trippier but for those World Cup displays. Elsewhere, Arnautovic ran Aubameyang close to partner Kane, as did Son, but the Gabonese striker edges it for his impact since arriving in English football.

Alli has had a really good 2018 on the whole, although his World Cup was disappointing by his standards, while Alderweireld misses out in defence due to his lack of football in the first half of the year. Ben Davies also had an excellent first half to 2018 but his performances in the second half haven't matched that.

West Ham United club writer, Sam Inkersole

This was incredibly tough but I have tried to be fair and get someone from most London teams in it though Arsenal have missed out.

Lukasz Fabianski is West Ham's player of the season so far and has saved them a whole shedload of points this season so he's automatic for me. He's one of the best in the Premier League, let alone just London.

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka is class and a future star (if not already one), Jan Vertonghen has had an immense 2018 too. Marcos Alonso has been poor in 18/19 but for the second half of last season was the best left back around and I've plumped for team-mate Antonio Rudiger alongside him because he has had a fabulous first half to this season under Maurizio Sarri.

Declan Rice is up there with Wan-Bissaka with the best young talent in the Premier League and in midfield, there are goals and assists galore with Eden Hazard, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli.

Marko Arnautovic of West Ham United shows appreciation to the fans against Huddersfield. (Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Up front, I've picked Marko Arnautovic simply because of the impact he has on his team and how he almost single handedly dragged West Ham to safety last season. Harry Kane is there because he scores goals, what a novel approach. I wanted to get Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang in there but I went with a formation that I think actually works so he makes my bench.

Football writer, Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

I have gone with a really attack-minded formation here, simply to accommodate a few players.

Picking a goalkeeper wasn't easy as there hasn't really been a standout across the calendar year, but Lukasz Fabianksi has impressed since joining West Ham United so gets the nod over Hugo Lloris and Petr Cech.

It's been a superb 2018 for Crystal Palace youngster Aaron Wan-Bissaka so he's in at right-back and the back four is rounded off by Antonio Rudiger, Jan Vertonghen - arguably the standout defender last season in the league - and Nacho Monreal.

Football writer, Rob Guest

Picking a combined London XI for the calendar year has proved quite troublesome, especially in goal.

Although Hugo Lloris is the man to have played most often with the vast majority of clubs bringing in new goalkeepers in the summer, Lukasz Fabianski gets the nod after a great start to his West Ham career.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka fully deserves his place in the team after a excellent breakthrough year at Crystal Palace, while the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Jan Vertonghen and Marcos Alonso have all done well for their respective clubs.

Given the attacking players that have excelled in the capital this year, Abdoulaye Doucoure is on his own in the middle of the park with the likes of Declan Rice and Christian Eriksen just missing out.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Image: Ian KINGTON / AFP)

While it's a certainty the Watford man will be overrun in the middle, goals are guaranteed with a front five of Wilfried Zaha, Eden Hazard, Marko Arnautovic, Harry Kane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Audio/visual engagement editor, Scott Trotter

So here it is, my London team of 2018. First up, Fabianski. A keeper whose reputation seems to grow without challenging for titles. Superb shot-stopping ability and must for fantasy teams.

The defensive pairing is probably my favourite in the Premier League. Vertonghen defied age last season to look as good as ever, while Alderweireld has worked his way back into Spurs reckoning despite his hamstring injury and transfer speculation. They didn't do too badly in the World Cup either.

Heung-Min Son celebrates his second goal

Son Heung-min has an Asian Games win and has looked incredible this season with his seven goals and five assists, with some mazy dribbles to boot.

The records of Kane, Aubameyang and Hazard speak for themselves. Guaranteed goals.

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The section I'm most excited about concerns those players who probably won't remember the Millenium. Declan Rice has become crucial to West Ham, while Ryan Sessegnon was a key part of Fulham's unbeaten run and won promotion before still looking the part in the Premier League. Aaron Wan-Bissaka might have a tendency to pick up a booking but has the physicality to compete with the league's best and is undoubtedly Palace's player of the season. The future is bright.

Live blogger - Joe Doyle

2018 wasn't a standout year for keepers, with both Arsenal and Chelsea chopping and changing, while Hugo Lloris hasn't had the best of years. Lukasz Fabianski has quietly gone about making a real difference for West Ham, though.

In defence, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been the standout right-back candidate, while Antonio Rudiger, Jan Vertonghen and Ben Davies have all had strong years.

I've gone for a midfield two in Abdoulaye Doucoure and N'Golo Kante, with Heung-Min Son and Eden Hazard to support Harry Kane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in attack, in a team that would be absolutely full of goals.

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